Antique Kashan Red Orange-Gold and Blue Silk Persian Floral Rug

Description

Originating from Persia between 1900-1910, this antique traditional Persian rug is hand-knotted in naturally iridescent silk to complement an extremely … more Originating from Persia between 1900-1910, this antique traditional Persian rug is hand-knotted in naturally iridescent silk to complement an extremely fine all over field design. The spacious central pattern includes lancet leaves and curvilinear branches resembling Herati fish patterns and a series of lotus palmettes, peonies, and irises in vibrant but rustic red and beige against a deep, royal blue background. Framed initially by an orange-gold outline and sweeping iris spandrels, the same patterns repeat in a more geometric vine scroll pattern throughout the middle border, framed by the precise and rustic golden-brown mirrored inner and outermost borders. less